A Message From The President

Dear prospective students,

“If you want to study here, bring your passport,” said a Dean of a leading American
university some years ago. Few other statements have captured the profound transformation
of higher education in our age of globalization. Studying abroad is no longer the
courageous choice of the intrepid few—it is increasingly becoming an essential feature
of today’s university experience. An experience which changes students’ lives, opens
unknown vistas, and is highly valued by employers and graduate admissions officers
as a sign of flexibility and openness to different ways of thinking.

Studying abroad is a wonderful experience – but also a challenging one – precisely
because at the root of study abroad there is a fundamental tension between the desire
to explore unfamiliar places and cultures, and the need to continue to acquire a first-rate
university education.

The ideal study abroad experience must combine these two important aspects: solid
academics, and an enriching and inspiring international setting.

This is precisely what makes John Cabot University such a special place for young
women and men seeking a meaningful study abroad experience. The magical location of
the University in the heart of Rome, its world class academic programs, the presence
of students from over 70 countries around the world – together with a large contingent
of American and Italian students – are the ingredients that blend together to provide
an unforgettable and deeply rewarding study abroad experience.

Spending a semester or a year at John Cabot University will transform your life and
give you a new and wider perspective on the world. Many students before you have experienced
that transformation, and we are looking forward to welcoming you to join their ranks.